I’ve posted photos of the neon sign on the Star Cinema movie theater on 3rd Ave., but I adore it, so I’m doing it again. Part of the neon is in need of repair, which isn’t surprising. That sign has been around for many decades, and is in remarkably good shape, considering its age.
Just a shot of 3rd Ave., across from City Hall. I like the “old school” look provided by the decades old buildings… like it’s from another time period.
I took the image above during the town parade on the 4th of July. There were a lot of flags in the parade, both big and small.
I’m aware some folks outside of the United States are curious as to why we Americans are so fond of our flag. Each part of the flag means something [...]
This is my alternate photo for yesterday’s city daily photo theme day, which was “what your city is known for.” My first instinct was to go with the Stayton-Jordan Bridge (pictured above), but the cannery I featured yesterday has been a part of the community (1924) much longer than the bridge (late 1980’s). And I’d [...]
I’ve posted a photo or two (okay, three) of the neon sign on the Star Cinema before, but it’s so cool, I’m doing it again. The flag behind the sign is at the police station, which sits right next door to the Star.
I really need to go back at night when it’s lit and take [...]
The Larwood covered bridge is another covered bridge outside of nearby Scio (see also: the Shimanek Bridge from yesterday’s post). Built in 1939, it spans Crabtree Creek, right near where it merges with the Roaring River. There’s a small park next to the bridge with picnic benches and BBQ grills. It’s a beautiful area.
For more [...]
I get asked from time to time if I’ve ever taken any photos of the Shimanek covered bridge outside of nearby Scio. I finally got the chance to do so a couple of days ago thanks to my friend, Steve.
The site of the bridge has had five iterations, possibly dating as far back as 1861 [...]
It was a hot one here in Stayton on the 4th… a reader board on 1st Ave. said it was 91 during the parade. But it was worth it.
One of the co-grand marshals, Brunk Conley, was a student-teacher of mine when I was 9th grade, and teaches at the high school when he’s not off [...]
Today’s photo is of the American flag which flies above the police station on 3rd Ave. I tend to take a lot of photos of the flag, since it represents this country, with every part of the design full of meaning.
Plus it’s pretty.
This is one of the many American flags which can be found around town. I’ve posted this photo in honor of Memorial Day, 2007, and all that it means. This flag flies above Pioneer Park.
Today is Veterans Day here in the United States (and Remembrance Day in Canada… other countries also have variations on or near this day). It’s a day to honor those who have served in the military.
Today’s photo is of a simple display of patriotism on the front of a house here in Stayton. Thank you [...]
Last weekend I took my niece to see a matinee at the Star Cinema in Stayton. We arrived early, so I took a couple photos of the theater. The one above is of their nifty matinee sign, which was made by a local artisan out of wrought iron.
There’s a railing inside made by the same [...]
I meant to post this yesterday, but I got all sidetracked with the post office box photos. I’m so easily distracted.
Anyway, the Friends of the Stayton Public Library group holds a used book sale twice a year to fund projects at the library. So, twice a year I go to the sale and end up [...]
Downtown Stayton on 3rd Ave. has an older feel to it, as some of the sidewalks and buildings are pretty much as they were during the early part of the last century. The bicycle in the photo seemed to fit right in with the “retro” feel of the area.
I found it sitting next to a [...]
The car above was parked outside a house in Stayton. It’s an early 1950’s Chevrolet DeLuxe (possibly a 1951). I think it’s great to see things like this — it’s a nod to the nation’s past, in a way, since cars are tied to a lot of our country’s way of life, especially during the [...]
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